Barbaro
2006 Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro

Barbaro Doing Better, but Fate Still Uncertain
"I honestly think his chance of survival right now are about 50/50. I wish I could say better, but I've done this a long time and horses are very, very difficult with this type of injury." Said Dean Richardson, who operated on Barbaro after the race Saturday.
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Fatal Horse Breakdowns
...many fractures can be and are repaired. However, the majority of horses who breakdown badly enough to fall, can not be saved.
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Horse surgery
Horse surgery

Being totally out of the loop on horse issues I find it interesting that there is a whole field on alternative horse care. How does one manipulate a horses back? I would think a crain would be required. Also, accupuncture for horses and a massage therapy association.

Alternative Medicine for Horses, Too
For equine veterinarian Dr. Karen Gellman — and an increasing number of other professionals in the field — the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture and other forms of complementary medicine don’t have to be exclusively reserved for humans.
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What is Chiropractic Care for horses?
Chiropractic adjustments have proven to be invaluable in detecting and treating gait abnormalities and other performance-robbing problems in the athletic horse. It has also been shown to alleviate pain in the back and neck of the horse. Some nerve damage, such as pressure on the sciatic nerve, has responded well to chiropractic adjustments.
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International Association of Animal Massage Therapists
The IAAMT is a Networking Association of Animal Massage Technicians trained and operating under guidelines specifically designed to achieve the ultimate benefits of the therapy.
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